Major Meta-Analysis Links Social Media to Worse Youth Mental Health

2026/05/01 by Kate Schweitzer · 1 voice
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Digital Mental Health Interventions #Impact of Technology on Adolescents #Mental Health via Writing

paper · doi:10.1001/jama.2026.3974

openalex publication_date 2026/05/01 · openalex created_date 2026/05/02 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

This Medical News article discusses a study linking digital media—particularly social media—use to consistent risks for children’s mental health and development.

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• "Major Meta-Analysis Links #SocialMedia to Worse Youth #MentalHealth" Large meta-analysis finds consistent links between social media use and poorer youth mental health, including depression and anxie [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]

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